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Beautiful work, Ron! Nice save on the veneer pull. I had the same thing happen on my T6-1. It's one of those heart sinking moments (with a 4 letter word thrown in!)

I actually bought my T7-5 "restored". It was recapped and playing, and the cabinet was as you see it. I only replaced the torn grille cloth, the dial cover and dial face, and detailed the chassis. As such I don't have the ton of work attachment to it as I do my T6-1. So I've made the decision to part with it. I've already got someone interested in it. I agree the veneer is especially nice on the front, but I can tell the sides were re-glued by the previous owner. There is still some residual rippling on the inside lamination.